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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1890
Page
1
The Clayton Breckinridge contest closes with Breckinridge unseated and vows to win back his arkansas district. Dalzell fumes over alleged ballot theft and bayonet politics while congress debates next steps and appeals to the voters.
Members gathered as sacred ministers in a pivotal dispute over the Second district seat. TheHouse debated recommitting the case to report who held a majority, then voted on Breckinridge’s right to the seat. The minority resolution failed, the seat was declared vacant, and Breckinridge urged a decision today.
Washington dispatch reports Democratic Representative Boamer of Louisiana plans to introduce an expulsion resolution against Kennedy. Fate of action hinges on reproducing the speech from official records, Kennedy having kept a manuscript to shield himself.
An intimate friend says President Harrison warned Raum may be forced to resign if an investigation does not proceed. Raum admitted borrowing 15000 from Pension Attorney Lennon after appointment as Commissioner of Pensions, raising questions about the President's personal responsibility and Raum's future.
Reports from Washington claim the President intends to appoint Mr. Michener of Indiana to the vacancy created by the resignation of Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson. The information is unconfirmed and treated as a rumor.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIRFaTCH. WASHINGTON September 5 The tariff bill dominated the Senate session today with the free list under consideration. Not a word was said about reciprocity.
General Antonio Maceo arrived in New York aboard the Ward Line steamer Cienfuegos amid Cuban government fears he planned a new rebellion. The exiled 20 year veteran discussed his movements from Jamaica to Port au Prince and Kingston, saying he left Panama to settle matters and join his wife in Jamaica, denying plans to foment unrest.
The Dispatch reports Dallas North Carolina endured a night of terror as about 75 armed men, described as White Caps, stormed through the town tearing down fences and stables and wrecking interiors. Furniture toppled, homes rendered unfit for occupancy, and widespread excitement follow the assault as authorities seek to bring the attackers to justice.
Prosecutors file motion for a second grand jury consider ment as Beaver County bribery probes stir in New Castle. Judge McMichael questions Tate affidavit while D A Porter and counsel clash over grand jury conduct and alleged pressure.
In Dover New Jersey this morning two miners Robert Degraw and George Storms were killed in an explosion at the Wood iron mine near Hibernia. They had prepared seven blast holes and three fired, then another hole detonated tearing both men apart. Storms leaves a mile.
The Australia arrives from Honolulu with August 29 dockets. The Legislature focused on the Oahu railway bill as the House approves a subsidy of $700 per mile. August 27 King Kalakau visited the leper settlement and spoke to residents. The Foreign Affairs Minister orders disbanding the Honolulu Rifles First Battalion of Hawaiian Volunteers.
Today's session of the American Bankers Association featured readings by Hon. Charles M. Preston on the New York Safety Fund Banking System General Manager George e of the Merchants' Bank of Canada on the Banking Law of Canada and C W Hammond of the Peoples' Bank of Buffalo on Clearings and County Collections.
John Jones, alleged killer of James Glenn in Hickman, Kentucky last year, was captured in Louisville today. The two young men had ill feeling and Jones shot Glenn without giving a chance to fight. Read the Second Part of TODAY DISPATCH for more details.
The finding of the grand jury was prevented and the only publicity left was the motion to strike off the grand jury return. Speeches showed no relevance to the controversy and seemed aimed at impugning the integrity of the paroner and jury in our court.
Report from Beaver noting widespread anger among anti McDowell supporters over a Lawrence county grand jury declining to bring true bills in congressional bribery cases. Democrats rally behind William B. Dunlap, while Republicans grimly assess Thomas L. Phillips and McDowell.
Special telegram from Butner Ohio describes the Lawrence county grand jury ignoring indictments against three Beaver county committeemen. Leaders condemn the move as a blow to integrity and Mc Dowell’s nomination, predicting the Harmony convention candidate could win despite public outrage. Local lawyers call it a whitewash harming the electorate.
Sharon reports that Lawrence county grand jury failure to indict Beaver county boodlers boosts Major McDowell's 25th Congressional run. Friends say no opposition will stand in Harmony seceders convention, predicting easy victory as bribery charges collapse. Local political infighting is blamed on politicians, not the people.
Mercer Pennsylvania September 5 The effect of the Lawrence County grand jury ignoring bribery bills brings celebration in Republican circles. Mercer county trusted the nomination’s fairness and leaders believe the fight ends with Beaver and Butler likely endorsing the Major’s nomination.
Hamilton County Bar agrees to honor Judge E F Noyes with a public funeral. Services set for Sunday at 3 PM in Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church. Rev B W Chidiaw to officiate. Ex President Hayes expected to attend despite Mrs Noyes not consenting to armory rites.
The Association of German-American Technologists held its sixth annual convention in Cleveland with Ernest Lietze of Cincinnati as president delivering the address. Prof. Francia R. Fava Jr of Washington read a paper on spectrum analysis for quantitative determination. Delegates toured local manufacturing plants after sessions and concluded with a banquet.
President Harrison Mrs Harrison and Secretary Halford arrive at Cresson Springs in a quiet reception. The party travels from the station to a cottage, with little fanfare and no cheers as crowds watch in silence. Mary McKee is staged beside her grandmother in a carriage, signaling equal representation for the McKee and Harrison groups.
The scene centers on President Harrison arriving at the Park Cottage area around 7:30 pm. Large crowds at Mountain House and nearby alleys watched as the train signaled its approach. The president appeared weary after dinner with Mrs. Harrison and others, opting not to meet more attendees.
Mrs Harrison and crowds greet the President as he seeks undisturbed rest in Western Pennsylvania. Mrs George Shiras hosts a party with prizes and late-night cards led by Mrs Mark W Watson who hands a prize to Mrs McKee. Notables include Mrs Joseph Dilworth Miss Virginia Beggs and James A Chambers.
A sudden lightning event destroys a derr and raises fiery debris aloft, causing structural damage and prompting emergency response. details on location and injuries unavailable in readable text.
Two Philadelphia Company leaders discuss gas reserves likely to last years. They cite new wells in Murraysville and Washington county, larger pipelines, and accidents like a Semple station fire as part of plans to extend production. They expect to test pressures and connect Bellevernon, with sustained supply for domestic use and manufacturing.
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